Employees of City Catering Southampton gathered at the city’s Grand Cafe for its 2019 Annual Awards.
The awards saw attendance from staff, award sponsors, board members and trustees, together with supporters of the charity to complete a 130-strong event.
City Catering CEO Rachel Hall added: “We’re fortunate to have superb teams operating at 46 schools across the city and making thousands of school meals happen every day
“It’s important for us to stop and take the time to recognise their achievements, and that’s why we created these awards.“We can reward staff for their hard work, dedication and professionalism but also often going above and beyond to allow the organisation to be as effective and successful as it is.”
Full list of winners:
Catering Assistants of the Year (x2) -
Sarah Watkins, Swaythling and Highfield School
Caroline Baker, Swaythling and Highfield School
Assistant Cook of the Year – Karen Murphy, Valentine School
Kitchen Management of the Year – Graham Moakes
Gayle Littlefield, Thornhill School
Catering Manager of the Year – Leigh Besson, Bassett Green School
Team of the Year – Mason Moor School
Unsung Hero awards x 6 –
Jan Wardle, Great Oaks School
Maureen Ashely, Operations
Jon Rice, Finance team
Donna Pardoe-Matthews, Sholing Infant & Junior School
Emily Nevill, HR
Nicky Snowie, The Cedar School
CEO Award – Sally Grandjean, Food Development Team
Lifetime Achievement Award –
Cheryl Petrie, operations manager
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